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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

S32 RRWMOT history

S32 RRW is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,887 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S32 RRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S32 RRW was last recorded at 128,887 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,908 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
979 miles
Average per year
4,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,887 miles
  • 2023 – 127,908 miles
  • 2022 – 127,066 miles
  • 2021 – 126,870 miles
  • 2020 – 125,449 miles
  • 2019 – 123,503 miles
  • 2018 – 119,615 miles
  • 2017 – 117,430 miles
  • 2016 – 114,996 miles
  • 2015 – 111,711 miles
  • 2014 – 108,039 miles
  • 2013 – 104,230 miles
  • 2012 – 101,378 miles
  • 2011 – 97,592 miles
  • 2010 – 94,450 miles
  • 2009 – 83,717 miles
  • 2008 – 74,247 miles
  • 2007 – 64,898 miles
  • 2006 – 55,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot clip

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    551148499271
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot clip
  2. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    615069310005
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    194869977365
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass128,887 miles (+979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,887 miles
    Test number
    325622691938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass127,908 miles (+842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    472991645034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass127,066 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,066 miles
    Test number
    248716987440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate is corroded
  7. Pass126,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,870 miles
    Test number
    516982969492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking around filter housing
  8. Fail126,870 miles (+1,421)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,870 miles
    Test number
    613869868007
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut, 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaking around filter housing
  9. Pass125,449 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,449 miles
    Test number
    621802877681
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass123,503 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,503 miles
    Test number
    388780939661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,615 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,615 miles
    Test number
    853231699961
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  12. Pass117,430 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,430 miles
    Test number
    937262317956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,422 miles (+2,426)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    761289264364
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light output reduced
  14. Pass114,996 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,996 miles
    Test number
    309361852926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,711 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,711 miles
    Test number
    995205365082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe rusty
  16. Fail111,684 miles (+3,645)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    925315655092
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe rusty
  17. Pass108,039 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    178008954064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,230 miles
    Test number
    465891663024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,230 miles (+2,852)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,230 miles
    Test number
    176469753006
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass101,378 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,378 miles
    Test number
    267898042088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,359 miles (+3,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    136654442445
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Pass97,592 miles (+3,142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    185463851081
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is worn on the outer edge
  23. Pass94,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    413667550056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,462 miles (+10,745)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    594057750060
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass83,717 miles (+9,470)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    910687959080
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTransmission oil leak
  26. Pass74,247 miles (+9,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    762055548004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass64,898 miles (+9,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,898 miles
    Test number
    371672957090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  28. Pass55,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,853 miles
    Test number
    631329156006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S32 RRW

Does S32 RRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 RRW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S32 RRW?
The MOT on S32 RRW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S32 RRW done?
S32 RRW was recorded at 128,887 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
Has S32 RRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S32 RRW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S32 RRW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S32 RRW find?
S32 RRW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 16 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 15 more.

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